Parliamentary news
GRACosway Weekly Wrap Up
Highlights Australia’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases has surpassed 5,200, however Health Minister Greg Hunt said slowing rates of infections could indicate the early stages…
Weekly Wrap Up
Highlights The Federal Government has established a National COVID-19 Coordination Commission to be led by former mining executive Neville Power. Further social distancing restrictions and a ban…
Federal Government announces second economic support package
22 March 2020 Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg have today announced a second economic support package totalling $66.1 billion. The PM said…
GRACosway Weekly Wrap Up: Further economic stimulus expected
Highlights The Reserve Bank has dropped the official cash rate to 0.25 per cent in an emergency rate cut, and advised it will undertake quantitative…
GRACosway Weekly Wrap Up: Economic stimulus on the way
6 March 2020 Highlights The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate to a record low of 0.5 per cent. The Government is…
GRACosway Weekly Wrap Up: Government activates coronavirus response plan
Highlights The Government has initiated an emergency response plan to prepare for a potential Coronavirus pandemic, while the China travel ban will continue for another week. The…
GRACosway Weekly Wrap Up: Bushfire Royal Commission established
Highlights PM Scott Morrison has formally announced the terms of reference for a national Royal Commission into Australia’s devastating ‘Black Summer’ bushfires. Coles and Target…
GRACosway Weekly Wrap Up: President Widodo visits the Capital
Highlights Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited Canberra this week and addressed the Australian Parliament. Nationals tensions continue to simmer following the resignation of Queensland MP Llew O’Brien from the…
GRACosway Weekly Wrap Up: Eventful first week in Parliament
7 February 2020 PM Scott Morrison announced a ministerial reshuffle which saw Keith Pitt and Darren Chester elevated to Cabinet. The reshuffle comes after Michael…